Diabetes post bypass

[Time4ChangeNY 20]

I have type 2 diabetes and I have chosen gastric bypass because it is supposed to be the best WLS for greatly improving or even reversing type 2 diabetes. I would love to hear from post-op diabetics about their experiences with diabetes and gastric bypass surgery.

[Peggy Jean 41]

When I came out of the hospital after gastric bypass, my Dr told me to stop all diabetes medicines. However, when I started soft foods, i noticed my glucose levels going back up, so I started back up on the basic diabetes medicine. IMy glucose now seldom goes over 120. I do believe as time goes by and I lose more weight that the diabetes will also go along the way of the extra fat.

Good luck with your surgery!!!

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I was taking 5 injections a day as well as high blood pressure and cholesterol medications I was taking off everything when I left the hospital and I have been off them since, just make sure you follow your doctors orders and eat like you should. Congrats on your choice to be healthy and I am almost 4 months post opt and loving life again. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Lissapmkn1 41]

Hi,

I too, have Type II diabetes and I had RNY gastric bypass on June 30, 2014. I have stopped my metformin, and continue to check my levels. I haven't been over 90 since the surgery. Occasionally, I have gone a little low, but nothing bad.

My A1C is now 4.8, down from 7.0. I have lost 72 lbs and so many of my issues are disappearing My cholesterol was 114! Lowest ever

I think the surgery will help you more than you can even imagine. I had little if any pain after the surgery and didn't take pain meds when I was released from the hospital because I didn't need any. It has been the best decision I've ever made! I think so much of it has to do with how your surgeon approaches everything and my surgeon was meticulous and has everything mapped out and down to a science.

Good luck to you

Clarissa